Working From Home
If you’ve chosen to be a contractor or freelancer, the chances are that one of the reasons for doing so is for a better work/life balance. So it stands to reason that you may also want to use your new found freedom to work from home either part or all of the time. You’ll be […]
Working From Home – where do you start?
Why work from home? Contracting and freelancing are fast becoming the choice career moves for more employees each year in the UK and it’s evident why. Being your own boss allows more flexibility and the chance for a better work/life balance. Choosing the jobs you want, and when and where you do them is also […]
Flexible working: Pros and cons
There’s no doubt that we’re now living in the era of flexible working. Of course, for contractors and freelancers, this trend of choosing how long, where and when you work is nothing new, but now it’s not just the self-employed who are empowered to manage their schedules. In the UK, nearly-two thirds (64%) of employees […]
Your crib, cafe or coworking space – which is the right professional workspace for you?
As a freelancer or contractor you have the freedom to work exactly where you want. Your office is where you lay your laptop, so effectively any destination can be your professional workspace for the day. But how do you know which location is the right one for you? Sometimes a little trial and error […]
Increase your productivity and make the most from 2017 with our top eight tips – part two
Make the most from 2017 In our last blog we reviewed the first four of eight top tips for increasing your productivity this New Year. From making the use of early morning peace and quiet to brain superfoods, we covered some fantastic ways in which you can make small changes that will have a positive […]
Increase your productivity this New Year with our top eight tips – part one
Increase your productivity in 2017 Ever find yourself wishing there were more hours in the day? Would you like more time to work on a personal project, pursue your latest hobby, or even just spend time with loved ones? Whatever it may be, we all wish there was more time for it. So if […]
Four tips to help you stop wasting time on emails
Stop wasting time! In today’s tech-savvy world, you’re only ever a click away from checking your emails. You could be up the side of a mountain or deep in a jungle (depending on your 4G coverage, of course) and you’d still have access to what’s going on in the wider world. Be it human […]
The top fourteen things successful people do every day – part 2
Secrets to success and productivity In our last blog we highlighted the top seven secrets to productively, as shared by 200 ultra-successful people – including a few billionaires and Olympians. As a Limited Company contractor looking to win and impress clients, you’ll find these tips useful. In this blog we look at the […]
The top fourteen things successful people do every day – part 1
What successful people owe their success to Are you a successful person? What does that even look like? How do you measure your victories and what do you do to ensure you remain successful? Whilst you may already have your own winning recipe, it’s always intriguing to know how other successful people measure their […]
The nomadic contractor – working on the move
The nomadic contractor A particular benefit of contracting is that it’s not usually location dependent. So if you have to travel during a contract, with good communication and planning, it’s possible to get the work completed whilst on the move. Here are some ideas to help you be as productive (if not more so) […]